The Judicial Service Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands invites applications for the position of SENIOR DEPUTY REGISTRAR of The Supreme Court.
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
The Judicial Service Commission
The Judicial Service Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands invites applications for the position of
SENIOR DEPUTY REGISTRAR
SALARY: $59,552.50 per annum (tax free)
Working under the direction of, and assisting the Registrar, the post-holder will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the Supreme Court and its Registry in Providenciales. He/She will issue process and ensure due execution of judgments; supervise the administration of cases including setting dates for and issuing hearing notices; ensure that all files are properly maintained; manage the Registry Office and supervise staff and correspond with Attorneys and Litigants.
The post-holder will assist the Registrar in his/her role as Registrar of the Court of Appeal and have primary responsibility for the preparation of appeal bundles and scheduling the sittings of Court under the direction of the President of the Court of Appeal.
In the Registrar’s absence, the post-holder will tax costs, hear and determine interlocutory applications within the jurisdiction of the Registrar including assessment of damages and applications for financial relief under Part III of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance 2012.
The post-holder is expected to assist in the training and development of staff.
The post-holder is supported by a Deputy Registrar.
Candidates for this position must:-
The post-holder will be a person in public life as set out in Schedule 1 of the Integrity Ordinance and will be required to make a declaration of financial affairs in accordance with Ordinance
REMUNERATION PACKAGE INCLUDES :
PROFESSIONAL ALLOWANCE - $6,000 per annum
TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE - $1,800 per annum
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE - $ 2,760 per annum
HOUSING ALLOWANCE – $18,000.00 per annum
For persons recruited outside of the Turks and Caicos Islands, there is a three (3) year contract extendable by mutual agreement. Other benefits in addition to the above allowances include an end-of-contract gratuity of 10% of salary; return passage for family of up to two children under the age of eighteen (18) years as well as duty free concession on the shipment of personal effects imported within first six (6) months of appointment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.
Please submit completed applications to:
James Astwood
Secretary
Judicial Services Commission
Waterloo
Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos Islands
Applications can be sent by Facsimile to 649 946-2903 or by email to www.jaastwood@ ov.tc with the subject line being: SENIOR DUPUTY REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT Application. If sent by courier, envelopes should have the subject: SENIOR DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT Application clearly marked on the front.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.
Closing date: 5th August 2016